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Fresh/Recirculation Air Door Motor (V154), Checking






Fresh/Recirculation Air Door Motor (V154), Checking

- Remove the glove compartment, if necessary.

- Switch ignition on.

- Set switch for Fresh Air Blower (V2) - G - to speed 3.






- Turn rotary switch for air distribution - B - into "air distribution to instrument panel vents" position.

- Fresh/recirculating air button - F - is not operated (fresh air mode, button indicator lamp does not light up).

Air is drawn in via fresh air intake from plenum chamber.

- Operate fresh/recirculating air button - F - (recirculating air, button indicator lamp lights up).

Air is drawn in from area behind glove compartment (recirculating air mode).

- Turn rotary switch for air distribution - B - into "air distribution to front windshield" position - D -.






Indicator lamp in fresh/recirculating air button - F - goes out, fresh/recirculating air door goes into "fresh air mode" position.

If not OK, then check the heater control module (J65) electronics and the fresh/recirculating air door motor activation. Refer to => [ Heater Control Module (J65) and Fresh/Recirculation Air Door Motor (V154), Checking ] Heater Control Module (J65) and Fresh/Recirculation Air Door Motor (V154), Checking.

If fresh/recirculating air door function is OK and windows fog up, check:

- Dust and pollen filter for soiling. Refer to=> [ Dust and Pollen Filter ] Service and Repair.

- Forced air extraction of passenger compartment. Refer to=> [ Vent Frame, Checking ] Vent Frame, Checking.

- Passenger compartment for water penetration.

- Fresh air intake from plenum chamber and water drain of plenum chamber. Refer to=> [ Plenum Chamber Water Drain, Checking and Cleaning ] Testing and Inspection.

- Seals between individual components of fresh air intake and vehicle for damage and proper seal.